A. LINCOLN. [ [!-- H2 anchor --] ]
TELEGRAM TO GOVERNOR PIERPOINT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, D. C., January 2, 1864.
GOVERNOR PIERPOINT, Alexandria, Va.:
Please call and see me to-day if not too inconvenient.
A. LINCOLN. [ [!-- H2 anchor --] ]
TELEGRAM TO GENERAL BUTLER.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, January 2, 1864
MAJOR-GENERAL BUTLER.
SIR:—The Secretary of War and myself have concluded to discharge of the prisoners at Point Lookout the following classes: First, those who will take the oath prescribed in the proclamation of December 8, and issued by the consent of General Marston, will enlist in our service. Second, those who will take the oath and be discharged and whose homes lie safely within our military lines.